Is node-setup-helpers affected by GHSA-vxfv-w8fq-239r?

npm node-setup-helpers is affected in >=0.

Is GHSA-vxfv-w8fq-239r being exploited?

Not on the CISA KEV list. EPSS exploit probability is not available.

medium

GHSA-vxfv-w8fq-239r

npm · node-setup-helpers

Summary

Malicious code in node-setup-helpers (npm)

Severity: medium
Also known as: MAL-2026-4280
Published: 2026-05-23

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vxfv-w8fq-239r
https://x.com/safedepio/status/2058177434630213994
https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-setup-helpers/v/1.5.1

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Sources: CISA KEV (public domain), OSV.dev & GitHub Advisory Database (CC-BY-4.0), FIRST EPSS, NVD/CWE (public domain). Served live from the Stateward advisory database.